The Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court justices decide to hear about this many cases each term.

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80

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Who has the power to appoint a Supreme Court Judge, when there is an open spot on the court?

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President

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What is the length of term of office for a judge on the Supreme Court?

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for life

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Who ratifies (approves) the judges who are nominated to serve on the Supreme Court? Options: A majority of the state legislatures, Members of the House Finance Committee, The entire U.S. House of Representatives, The U.S. Senate

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The U.S. Senate

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The highest court in America.  They only hear cases of national importance or cases that deal with the interpretation of the US Constitution

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The Supreme Court

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What is the main duty of the Supreme Court?

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Interpret laws

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Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

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John Roberts

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An opinion that argues that the ruling of the court was incorrect

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Dissenting Opinion

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How many of the Supreme Court justices must vote to accept a case in order for it to be heard?

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4

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Article III of the Constitution established the U.S. Supreme Court. Why does this article refer to this court as "supreme"?

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It has authority over all other courts of the US